But the V-22 has also been plagued by serious safety concerns that have led to several fatal mishaps, fleetwide operational restrictions, and renewed congressional scrutiny, as outlined in a new report from the US Congressional Research Service. The report notes that as of September 2025, 65 people have died in Osprey mishaps, including 35 since the aircraft entered service in 2007. Safety data cited in the report show that Marine Corps MV-22s averaged 2.56 Class-A mishaps per 100,000 flight hours from FY2015-FY2024, close to the Marine Corps fleet average of 2.67. Lawmakers authorized an additional $60 million for Osprey safety enhancements in the FY2025 defense bill and directed briefings on fleet upgrades and carrier logistics. The CRS report concludes that the Osprey remains essential to US military operations but continues to face persistent safety challenges.